Category: Empowering Behaviors

Being stuck in a situation that we can’t control can make us mentally and emotionally stable or weak. It all depends on how one of us handles the life crisis caused by this Coronavirus infection. As for some individuals, they live in fear of this pandemic’s uncertainties. There is too much struggle that makes them want to quit already and accept whatever unfortunate thing that could happen to them. However, there are also those people who never seem to care about the worst. These individuals think that this pandemic is a joke and that no single care should be given. But let me tell you some of the reasons why it is not advisable to get too cocky during this time of a global crisis.

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If You Get Infected, You die Alone – Many people assume that one of the worst things that can happen to an individual during this whole Coronavirus situation is getting infected. Yes, it can add to the situational problem one needs to deal with, but it’s not its entirety. If you get infected with the virus and unfortunately won’t be able to make it, you can expect to suffer and die alone. No friends or family will be there with you because they might catch the infection. You see, even if you want people to spend time with you during the most challenging days of your lives, they can’t be there. Of course, not unless you also wish your loved ones to experience the physical, emotional, and mental pain you have, then go ahead. Thus, before you disregard following the safety measures, understand that you do not know whether you will get the virus. But one thing is sure; it doesn’t skip infecting an individual.

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You May Not Suffer From The Virus, But Others Will – The unfortunate realization about this whole situation is the thought of how selfish people can become. Some individuals don’t care enough to stay away from others, even though they know they are infected. The worst part, they have this mentality that the suffering they have should not have to be their struggle alone. That is why a lot of them desire to infect others with the virus intentionally. There are also those people who do not believe in health danger, not unless they find themselves lying in the hospital bed with ventilators attached to their faces. These are individuals who are too confident about their physical strength despite getting a positive test result. So when they infect the weaker ones, it becomes not their problem anymore.

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You Never Know When It Will Hit You – The problem with too much confidence is that you become unaware of the reality around you. It makes you think that what you experience depends only on what you want to believe. But sad to say, the outbreak is real, and there are limited things you can do. Despite your so-called positive attitude, there is no way you can conclude early when this virus will not affect you in any way. With that, you need to see things the way they are, so can you can take necessary actions. If you continue to believe that there is nothing wrong with this situation right now, you might end up losing everything.

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This whole pandemic situation is challenging. As much as you want to stay positive all the time, it would be best if you think and respond to situations logically. It is not wrong to keep a positive perspective. However, never underestimate this global health crisis because you never calculate its damage.

Raising a child on your own is stressful physically and mentally. It may be common now more than ever, but you must still know how to manage the challenges that go with it in order to raise a joyful, contented, and healthy child.

We live in a highly competitive world, and everybody wants to be their best and have the best job that they deserve. Make it evident that you are the most worthy of all others who are in the same room with you by acing the interview.

Holding on to the past obstructs you of your ability to self-improvement. Not being able to forgive the pain of past relationship will hinder you from moving forward and finding love. Holding a grudge against your boss or a workmate is an obstacle to opening doors for new opportunities.

…Happiness is a choice, an ongoing practice, a part of the Journey, not the destination. — Emma K. Viglucci LMFT

Holding on to the past is just natural for being human but staying there will do you no good for it is not healthy.

A home is only “broken” when healthy family interactions break down: when people stop communicating adequately, behave un-lovingly, or conduct conflict destructively, for example. — Carl E Pickhardt Ph.D.

I used to be a stay-at-home mother of two and a devoted wife. The first five years of our marriage were the best, but it slowly had gone sour when my husband got his promotion and assigned to visit their offices out of state.

…rather than searching for the one and only thing that will help them understand why they were put on this earth, or a hunt down a singular way to make an everlasting and profound difference to the larger society, we sometimes forget to seek out answers to life’s meaning that might be discovered down several different avenues closer to home. — Suzanne St. John Smith Psy.D.

What is the first thing that comes to your mind when you hear the word “empowerment”? Do you associate this word with strength, power, responsibility and a goal? To be empowered means to have the capacity to reach your potential. It refers to the act of becoming powerful and making things happen. At this point, we have to emphasize the fact that personal empowerment is all about you. To learn more about it, be sure to read this article up to the end.

There are several dimensions of personal empowerment. Here is the list:

Skills

The skills you possess are the enabling factor that allows you to achieve goals and meet objectives. Without these, you will not be able to materialize the things that you have in mind. Because of this, it is crucial for you to continue training and learning new lessons to enhance your skills. Become more educated and apply what you have learned.

Self-Awareness

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This refers to your ability to understand your environment and how well you respond to different situations. So that you can become personally empowered, it is essential for you to determine your strengths and weaknesses. Take note that being aware of what makes you strong is useless if you have no idea about the things that make you weak. There has to be a balance in everything.

What you need to do is to determine where you are good at so you can improve in that aspect. On the other hand, once you detect your weaknesses, make sure to keep yourself away from it.

Having too high self-esteem that doesn’t accurately reflect reality isn’t healthy. It’s inflated and common among people with narcissistic tendencies. — Darlene Lancer, JD, MFT

Values

What you believe in also plays an essential role in your empowerment. This involves the set of beliefs as well as opinions about particular matters. Values can be affected by many factors, one of which is your upbringing. For example, if you grow up in a family who is a firm believer in the existence of an Omnipotent God, then you are less likely to become an agnostic or an atheist.

Goals

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A big part of personal empowerment is setting up your goals. Having clear goals is an indication that you have a bigger plan for your life. It means that you want something good to happen in the future. The beautiful thing about doing this is that it allows you to plan the direction of your life. Be sure to make realistic plans. Otherwise, you will only end up being frustrated especially when these goals will not be materialized.

Information

Being fully informed or acquiring knowledge is essential for your personal empowerment. Keep in mind that in the absence of information, there is a chance that you may lose track of where to go or what to do. Without knowledge, your options become slimmer. For this reason, it is necessary that you make an effort in accessing information on a regular basis. Keep yourself updated with material and relevant information.

There is a myriad of tools, techniques, systems and such to help us manage our life. But these don’t do us any good if we don’t create the time to learn about them, implement them, integrate them, conquer them. — Emma K. Viglucci LMFT

Give yourself a chance to be personally empowered. Just focus on what you want to accomplish. Improve on the different aspects mentioned above.

One of the nerve-wracking moments that you have to encounter is attending a job interview. It can be frightening to participate in such a meeting, especially if you have no idea as to what usually happens in interviews. At the same time, the level of your anxiety or stress can also be affected by the fact that you want to grab the job. Do not worry because feeling all these things is only reasonable. Instead, try to focus on what you can do to get over your low self-esteem. Keep in mind that the key to acing any interview is to show that you are confident in applying for the position.

Being evaluated by strangers, worrying about getting a job you need, fearing rejection, finding parking, getting there on time—any one of these things can jar even the calmest job seeker. — Amy Armstrong, MS, NCC, MCC, LPC

Are you tired of feeling bad all the time? Do you want to improve your mood today? Is it your goal to become more empowered as an individual? If you answered yes to these questions, then this article is something that you need to read today. We are going to list down the five rituals that you can practice on a daily basis for self-empowerment: Continue reading “Top 5 Rituals For Self-Empowerment”